NEW South Wales coach Phil Gould is hamming it up again over Andrew Johns, saying he is not confident the Captain will recover from a viral infection in time for Wednesday's final State of Origin match. But Gould says Johns will be given every chance to prove his fitness after joining his Blues team-mates in Brisbane today.

WOLVES 50
Broncos 8
Warrington Wolves moved back into the top six of Tetley's Super League with a comprehensive 50-8 thrashing of London at Wilderspool on Sunday, ending the Broncos' six-game unbeaten run in style.
The home side were in command throughout on a wonderful afternoon, scoring eight tries and producing a near-faultless display, inspired by stand off Lee Briers.

MANLY expects to name a new chairman and coach within days as the shake-up at the National Rugby League club continues. The Sea Eagles are close to agreeing to terms with assistant coach Des Hasler for 2004.

MANLY five-eighth Ben Walker will play against the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League clash at Brookvale Oval on Sunday after recovering from concussion and neck problems. Walker has received a medical clearance and says he'll resume training on Wednesday.

THE Dragons are hopeful of an injury-free Origin finale tomorrow to avenge their embarrassing 36-16 loss to the Cowboys at home seven weeks ago when they meet again in their Telstra Premiership match this Saturday in Townsville.

SOUTH Sydney has re-signed improving fullback Brad Watts for next season. The 23-year-old Watts has overcome an early-season ankle injury to produce some eye-catching displays for the Rabbitohs in recent weeks.